Idaho § 54-2114 - Unauthorized practice a misdemeanor
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§ 54-2114. Unauthorized practice a misdemeanor
(1) Anyone not authorized to practice veterinary medicine under this chapter in which an active veterinary license in this state is a prerequisite to practice, who does practice or offers to practice or holds himself out as being able to practice veterinary medicine, or who practices veterinary medicine as an exempt person during the time when his license is expired, suspended, revoked or annulled, shall be practicing in violation of this chapter and is subject to the provisions of section 54-2118 , Idaho Code.
(2) Any licensed veterinarian that aids or abets an unlicensed or uncertified person to practice veterinary medicine or employs or holds such unlicensed person out as being able to practice veterinary medicine, shall be subject to the provisions of sections 54-2115 and 54-2118 , Idaho Code.
(3) Anyone not authorized to practice veterinary medicine under this chapter in which an active veterinary license in this state is a prerequisite to practice, who offers services in the field of veterinary medicine to an individual in this state, through telephonic, electronic or other means, regardless of the location or profession of this individual, shall be practicing in violation of this chapter and be subject to the provisions of section 54-2118 , Idaho Code.
[54-2114, added 2000, ch. 122, sec. 9, p. 285; am. 2001, ch. 149, sec. 8, p. 541.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 54-2114 ("Unauthorized practice a misdemeanor") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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